I love traveling. It helps me to experience new things, meet new people and gain a better understanding of the world - and in particular, I enjoy learning from and about people who live outside the United States.

Favorite trip so far: 2006 World Cup trip. I traveled to several cities in Germany and a few in France; was able to see my favorite soccer team (Brazil) play; and met people from all over the world. It was an all-around great time.

When not traveling, I work as an advertising copywriter, write short fiction when I can, and run a small program that helps to expand the horizons and worldviews of middle and high school students. The program is called Project Expose, and we fulfill our mission by introducing the students to different professions, interests, skills, cultures, cuisines, philosophies and religions. With my traveling, I hope to learn some new things I can share with the kids.

Other bits about me: I’m a huge fan of cookies, soccer, basketball, art and stories (in any form). I grew up with sheep as pets. And my guiding philosophy is “Love. Learn. Create. Make a Difference.”

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Keith has been a good friend of mine since we shared an apartment in the Upper East Side of Manhattan back in 2006 and 2007. He was a clean and organized roommate and I could always (and still do) count on him for great conversations. Keith is a smart, creative culture vulture who is always reading interesting books, essays and magazines to expand his perspective on business and life. Beyond his skills as a writer, his huge heart has led him to create a mentoring program in his spare time for kids in Brooklyn. I consider myself lucky to have him as a friend.

Keith and I have been friends for 16 years. I can attest to the fact that Keith is a very good houseguest as he and I were roomates for two years. He is sociable, funny, creative and most importantly he is respectful of people's boundaries. He is an absolute pleasure to be around.

Keith has been a close friend of mine for 10 years now, and with his extreme respect and consideration for the space, feelings, and cultural idiosyncrasies of others it goes without saying that he would make an excellent houseguest. He is also an excellent conversationalist (due to his wide range of interest), self-sufficient, and sociable. Lastly, his general tidiness and laid-back attitude makes him a pleasure to share living quarters with.